FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 09:02
By attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fights
Donald Trump’s war on science has been vicious and hugely damaging, but it is worth noting that he has lost some of its biggest battles. Last year, Mr Trump demanded that US federal scientific and medical research funding be cut by about half. But the budget...
Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
Hope that sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy could help soldiers fight longer by helping them process trauma
As the war on drugs approaches its end, a new doctrine could soon take hold: psychedelic drugs for active-duty soldiers suffering from PTSD.
In two studies funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), 186 service personnel with PTSD will likely next year undergo multiple sessions of...
Home affairs has suspended two senior officials after AI ‘hallucinations’ were found in its new immigration white paper.
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue “crept in subtly”.
South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on 4 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on X.
Starlink links anglers, organisers and the local community at Mozambique’s premier big-game fishing event.
Sundar Pichai’s bet on full-stack AI – chips, models, cloud – is starting to deliver real commercial returns.
South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, writes Ascent Technology MD Johan Lamberts.
Cape Town start-up Shiprazor has raised R44-million, led by Norrsken22, to expand its courier network and AI tools.
The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”
Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?
Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientists
A new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.
Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has...
Optimism bias, weak oversight and hidden complexity have helped derail some of South Africa’s biggest IT projects.
Google Workspace and Gemini are putting the human touch back into South Africa’s hospitality sector.
From world record breakers to the most iconic image of all time, these are Guardian Australia’s top three photos for April. Photographer and picture editor, Carly Earl, hand-picks three photographs as her favourites every month and explains the craft and composition that makes them special. April’s edition includes a quiet, intimate moment of record-breaking athlete, Gout Gout, a picture...
Samsung says the global memory shortage will deepen significantly in 2027 as AI demand outpaces chip supply.
Once positioned as Africa’s answer to Netflix, the homegrown streaming pioneer fades to black tonight.